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The ambispective design comprised retrospective extraction of perioperative and follow-up data from institutional records and a prospectively maintained database, with patient-reported outcomes collected at follow-up visits and, when in-person review was not feasible, through telephone interviews. Anatomical changes were assessed by imaging. Physiological parameters, including lower oesophageal sphincter function and oesophageal emptying, were evaluated using high-resolution manometry and timed barium oesophagography. QoL was assessed preoperatively and postoperatively using the Eckardt score (ES) and the Achalasia-dysphagia QoL (A-DsQoL) questionnaire.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results:<\/jats:title>\n \n Mean oesophageal diameter decreased from 32.57 mm to 20.76 mm, with a reduction of 11.81 mm (standard deviation [SD]: 5.78;\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.001). Mean integrated relaxation pressure (IRP) declined from 27.29 mmHg (SD: 6.77) to 15.05 mmHg (SD: 4.19), with a reduction of 12.24 mmHg (SD: 5.19;\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.001). Mean ES improved from 6.05 (SD: 1.50) to 0.86 (SD: 0.85) at 1 year (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.001) and mean A-DsQoL score improved from 25.86 (SD: 2.76) to 9.43 (SD: 1.33) (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.001). Changes in ES showed weak, non-significant correlations with IRP change and oesophageal diameter change.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n LHM with Dor fundoplication is a safe and effective treatment for AC, improving symptoms and QoL. 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